Contents Caring for the environment .................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 5 Appropriate use ........................5 Technical and electrical safety ..................... 5 Use of the appliance ......................6 Using accessories ........................ 6 Notes on the use of this machine ..................6 Appliance overview ...................... 8 Touch display ........................
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Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these operating instructions supplied with the rotary iron before using it for the first time. They contain important information on the safety, use, and maintenance of the rotary iron. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the appliance. If other persons are being shown how to operate the rotary iron, they must be given and/or informed of these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use of the appliance The rotary iron may not be operated without supervision. Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before switching to reverse, make sure that no one is endangered. If other persons are being shown how to operate the rotary iron, they must be given or informed of these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Keep these instructions and pass them on to any future users / owners of the appliance.
Appliance overview Touch display The buttons on the touch display can be selected by pressing lightly. The button that is currently selected will then be highlighted with a bar underneath. ...
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Appliance overview Display in the roller speed selection mode button button Switches the iron on and off. Increases the roller speed button button Pauses the ironing process. Decreases the roller speed button button Starts the ironing process.
Appliance overview Display symbols Pre-selection and display of temperature Activate the finger guard in °C/°F Iron heater element on / heater plate tem- perature is rising Pre-selection and display of roller speed // Service display for cleaning and waxing Roller speed range ...
Appliance overview Finger guard The finger guard is a safety feature that must be checked daily for proper functioning be- fore startup. Risk of injury due to lack of finger guard function. A malfunctioning finger guard function can lead to serious injury. Shut down the rotary iron immediately.
Preparing the laundry Residual moisture For an excellent finish and optimum ironing performance, the laundry that is to be ironed should have the following levels of residual mois- ture, depending on the type of ironing being carried out: PM 1214, PM 1217: 15–25 % residual moisture PM 1210: 15 % residual moisture The ideal level of residual moisture depends on the textile's proper- ties.
Starting up for the first time Cleaning and waxing before starting up for the first time It is essential to clean and wax the heater plate before starting it up for the first time (see “Cleaning and maintenance”). Clean the heater plate by passing the cleaning cloth across the en- ...
Preparing for use Turn on the on-site power switch for the power supply. Press the button to switch on the iron. The red display symbol flashes. Now activate the finger guard by lifting it. The iron switches to the normal operating mode. The iron is only ready to use if the finger guard has been activated properly.
Ironing tempera- The ironing temperature should be selected according to the type of ture fabric being ironed. Type of fabric Symbol Temperature Preset value Nylon / artificial silk 212-230°F (100– 230°F (110°C) 110°C) Woolens / silk 232-302°F (111– 257°F (125°C) ...
The new temperature value is now saved for that temperature selec- tion button. Tip: Before starting to iron, allow the roller to rotate for about five minutes while unloaded so that the temperatures of the heater plate and roller can equalize. Speed of iron PM 1210 / PM 1214: Symbol...
Changing the Press the spin speed selection button you want to change the value value of a spin for. speed selection The bar will light up underneath it and the current spin speed value button will appear in the display. Press the ...
Press the button to go into Pause mode when the iron is switched Pauses in ironing In Pause mode, the roller stops and the heater plate disengages. The iron heater element will initially remain switched on during this. Press the button to start ironing again. ...
After ironing After ironing, let the roller run for about 5 minutes at the minimum heating temperature and without feeding in any laundry to dry out the padding completely. Switch off the rotary iron by pressing the button. The heater plate disengages, and the fan coasts down for cooling for 10 minutes.
Notes Changing the temperature unit Miele Service can switch the temperature display from °C to °F. Favorites setting Using the button, the most frequently used combination of tem- perature and roller speed can be saved so that it can be accessed quickly and easily.
Notes Fault messages When a fault occurs, ironing is interrupted, the button flashes, and a four-digit code appears in the display. Pressing the flashing button acknowledges the fault (the fault is stored in the fault memory). The button flashes and the ironing process can be restarted. Fault code Fault F 0...
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the heater plate Regular cleaning and maintenance of the heater plate is essential for protecting the roller drive and the padding. Refer to the instructions in “Miele Ironing Handbook”. Always wax the heater plate after cleaning. Failure to exercise due care and attention can result in a significant re- duction in the service life of the machine.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning with the Use the cleaning cloth for cleaning the heater plate. cleaning cloth Since the cleaning cloth is smaller than the heater plate, you cannot clean the entire heater plate width by feeding the cloth through once.
Cleaning and maintenance Now lay the cleaning cloth back on the infeed table, but this time move it slightly to the right. The cleaning strip must again face the heater plate. Feed the cleaning cloth through the iron again. ...
Cleaning and maintenance Feed the wax cloth into the iron from the left or right side at the necessary intervals across the entire working width of the iron. Press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds once waxing is ...
Cleaning and maintenance Fitting the ironing Switch on the rotary iron by pressing the button. cloth Select the lowest temperature () and the lowest roller speed (). Lay the ironing cloth on the laundry infeed table parallel to the roller ...
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Please have the model and serial number of your machine available when contacting Technical Service. U.S.A. Miele, Inc. National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 800-991-9380 609-419-4241 Fax: www.miele-pro.com proinfo@mieleusa.com Technical Service & Support Phone: 800-991-9380 Fax: 800-220-1348 proservice@mieleusa.com Alteration rights reserved / Publication date: 42.18 M.-Nr.
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